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YAMAHA JET BOATS VS. QUALITY I/O RUNABOUTS |
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CATEGORY |
YAMAHA SX230 JET BOAT |
I/O RUNABOUTS |
ADVANTAGE |
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SAFETY |
It has no underwater propellers to injure or kill someone |
They have the conventional propellers so very unsafe |
YAMAHA |
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HIGH SPEED HANDLING |
Extremely manuvrable at high speeds. How about a 180º turn in less than 3 lengths of the boat. |
Not bad but not even close to a Jet Boat. |
YAMAHA |
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ACCELERATION |
0-30 in 3.9 seconds |
0-30 in 7.96 (average time) |
YAMAHA |
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LOW SPEED HANDLING |
Usually Jets don't handle well at low speeds, but this model has 2 engines with independent shift and throttle levers so this boat does it great. |
Good low speed handling. |
EVEN |
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SKIING |
The acceleration category says it all. This boat is also available with a wakeboard tower. It also features "a best in class" waterski platform & lounge area. |
Again, no contest. |
YAMAHA |
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CORROSION RESISTANCE |
They feature Yamaha Marine engines developed for fresh & saltwater. |
These use car engine blocks designed for land. |
YAMAHA |
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FUEL ECONOMY |
These boats have twin 160hp engines for 320hp. It uses 8.8 GPH with a cruising range of 168 miles per tank full of gas. Approx: half throttle. |
A comparably equipped Searay 220 Select or Four Winns H220SS uses 10.6 GPH with a cruise range of 143 and 154 miles per tank full of gas. |
YAMAHA |
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TOP END SPEED |
The Yamaha is a 23' boat boasting 320hp. Top speed 50.2 MPH. |
Three boats were tested. Avg. length 21'7", Avg. HP 280, Avg. top speed: 51.8 MPH |
EVEN: YAMAHA IS 1'3" LONGER |
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WEIGHT & TOWABILITY |
3172 Lbs. Most vehicles will pull and launch it. Also, most any dock lift will lift it without strain. Light means better fuel economy. |
3600-4500 Lbs for comparable 23' boat. You would probably need a bigger vehicle with poorer fuel economy. Steep ramps lots of luck. |
YAMAHA |
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SHALLOW WATER CAPABILITIES |
Because the propulsion pump isn't below the hull, the draft should be about 16" dead in the water and about 9" while running at 50 MPH (estimated) |
Because these boats have the conventional engines and drives with much heavier engines, the draft should be about 30" dead in the water and about 24" when running at about 50 MPH (estimated) |
YAMAHA |
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NEED TO WINTERIZE |
No, these engines expel water automatically as per the owners manual. Run them year round, of course these are marine engines. |
Yes, these blocks, manifolds, and lower units hold water. Failure to winterize could cost you over $8,000. Winterization: $150+ per year |
YAMAHA |
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EST. YEARLY MAINTENANCE COST |
Change the oil and lube a few fittings- About $110 |
Winterization, grease gimbal bearing, change L.U and engine oil. Grease u joints and spline. Change water pump impeller. Everything manufacturer recommends: Over $500 |
YAMAHA |
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PRODUCT QUALITY |
AR230- 07' Boating magazines boat of the year. Any Yamaha built product is awesome! It's 4 stroke powerplant has been rated #1 by J.D Powersports & Associates. |
Any good I/O would serve you well for years to come, but certainly wouldn't have the Yamaha quality. |
YAMAHA |
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VALUE FOR THE PRICE |
SX230 with trailer and loaded with standard features:
$38,099 + TT&L, freight and prep. |
Four Winns A240:$63,975 Crownline 200 LS:$56,863 SeaRay 230 Select:$53,725 Chaparral SSI 236:$49,309 Comparably equipped boats |
YAMAHA |
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FUN FACTOR |
These feature unmatched acceleration & handling ability. The ability to go forward with one engine while reversing the other is usually only available on $60,000+ boats, plus the hum (not loud) of twin engines. New, delightful experience. |
These are fun, but it's the same fun some of us have had for the past 30-40 years. |
YAMAHA |
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Conclusion: Should be obvious!!!! Jet powered boats are no longer just expanded PWC's for fun only. Now have a safe family boat that seats 10 and will go head to head with anything and outperform everything at a lesser price. Texas Hydro Sports (903) 451-9000 |
